Episode 6 – The Canaanite Woman: A Faith That Seeks Mercy

In this episode of Soul-filled Echoes, we enter the surprising encounter between Jesus and the Canaanite woman (Matthew 15:21–28).

Her courage, persistence and humility invite us to reflect on the kind of faith that comes before God with empty hands — trusting not in what we can offer, but in the abundance of God's mercy.

This Gospel invites us to notice the boundaries we create, the places where we feel excluded, and the unexpected ways God’s grace reaches beyond them.

A companion episode will follow, featuring a conversation with Sr Brigid Arthur of the Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project, exploring welcome, belonging and the call to recognise the dignity of those who are often pushed to the margins.

Soul-filled Echoes is a contemplative journey into the Sunday Gospel, inviting us to listen more deeply and discover God's presence in our lives and world.

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This is Episode 5 reflecting on Jesus’ parable, “The Sower and the Seed.” We are exploring how faith might be lived in a contemporary world.

You might like to share some thoughts and conversation in the blog:

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This companion episode to Episode 4 reflects on Jesus’ words, “Do not be afraid,” through a conversation with a school leader whose community seeks to live this message each day.

You might like to share some thoughts and conversation in the blog:

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This month's episode focuses on Jesus' command to not be afraid. Relevant for disciples then and now. Fear could well be the threshold place for us to find the divine.

This month the SFE podcast is reflecting on occasion of Pentecost. The coming of the Spirit bringing peace and joy. What might that mean in a 21st century world.

This month the SFE podcast is reflecting on Mary of Magdala and the Beloved disciple. Faith in the midst of darkness, doubt and becoming...

This month the SFE podcast is reflecting on the Samaritan woman, inviting prayerful encounter, deeper faith, inclusive worship, and a lived, relational truth.

Soul Filled Echoes is a contemplative podcast exploring the inner life — where faith, experience, and thoughtful conversation linger beyond the listening. Inspired by Fr Frank Moloney’s Audio Divina, each month we reflect on a Sunday Gospel, offering gentle insights and questions to nourish the spirit. 

Our First episode comes out on Monday March 2.

This is Audio Divina, a time of reflection and prayer based on listening.  While it is a reflection on the 33rd Week it is also a tribute to the life and work of Fr Francis J Moloney. We will take a break for a little while as a result of Fr Moloney's passing.

This is Audio Divina, a time of reflection and prayer based on listening. We provide a reflection which this week is about a famous church but also about the way we live. This reflection is based on the gospel for the feast of St John Lateran Basillica.